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Alford, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Jackson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
322
Population
304/sq mi density
$46,009
Median Income
$28,184 per capita
$798
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
630
Violent Crime/100K
1,778 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,009 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6966°N, 85.3957°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Alford has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (3.0").